How To Fix SWF_BND_001016 - '&1' is not an import element and is hence not to be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_BND_001 - Messages for workflow binding class

• Message number: 016

• Message text: '&1' is not an import element and is hence not to be changed

What causes this issue?

The current binding instruction is aimed at an expression whose basis
element &V1& is not an import parameter. Only import parameters should
be filled.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If the value has to be sent, the element &V1& should be marked as an
import parameter and thus included in the interface.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_BND_001016 - '&1' is not an import element and is hence not to be changed ?

  The SAP error message SWF_BND_001016 indicates that there is an issue with the binding of an element in a workflow. Specifically, the message states that the element you are trying to change is not an import element, which means it cannot be modified in the context you are working in.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Element Type: You are trying to modify an element that is not defined as an import element in the workflow definition.
  Workflow 
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the workflow where the expected import elements are not correctly set up.
  Binding Issues: The binding of the workflow elements may not be correctly defined, leading to attempts to change elements that are not meant to be changed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition:
  
  Open the workflow definition in the SAP Business Workflow Builder (transaction code SWDD).
  Verify that the element you